Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Enrico Caruso: An outstanding Italian operatic tenor who lived from 1873 to 1921. He is widely regarded as one of the most famous and influential tenors in the history of opera, celebrated for the power, beauty, and emotion of his voice.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The museum has a collection of rare recordings by Enrico Caruso.
  • Many consider Enrico Caruso to be the first true recording star of the 20th century.
  • She is writing a biography about the life of Enrico Caruso.

Advanced Usage

• Used as a cultural reference point for vocal excellence:
  • The young tenor was hailed as the new Enrico Caruso by the enthusiastic critics. (Here, "Enrico Caruso" is used as a benchmark for exceptional tenor singing.)
• Used attributively to describe a style or quality:
  • He possesses a Caruso-like richness in his upper register. (The name is used adjectivally to evoke the qualities associated with him.)

Variants and Related Words

• Caruso (noun): A common shorthand reference for Enrico Caruso, especially in musical contexts.
  • The album is titled "Great Tenors: From Caruso to Pavarotti."
• Caruso-esque (adj., informal): Resembling or characteristic of Enrico Caruso's singing style.
  • The performance had a certain Caruso-esque bravado.

Synonyms

• The great tenor: A descriptive synonym often used in context.
• The legendary tenor: Another descriptive synonym emphasizing his fame.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• "To have a voice like Caruso": An idiom used to compliment someone with an exceptionally beautiful and powerful singing voice.
  • When he sings that aria, it's like he has a voice like Caruso.

Noun

1. outstanding Italian operatic tenor (1873-1921)